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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Whole Home Tankless Gas Water Heaters

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
ENERGY STAR
Description
Wepage providing information on ENERGY STAR certified gas tankless water heaters with information on how they cut water heating expenses as well as a product finder tool to find ENERGY STAR certified products.

Why Choose CW and AW Fenestration Products

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Author(s)
Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance
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Organization(s)
FGIA
Description
Web article describing the defining characteristics of the CW and AW window performance classes.

Window Attachments Offer Added Savings

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Author(s)
Gilbride Theresa L
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Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL
Description
Fact sheet poster describing and comparing the energy-saving and comfort benefits of window attachment options such as low-emissivity storm windows, automated blinds, cellular shades, and solar screens, etc.

Wood Stoves, Fireplaces, Pellet Stoves, and Masonry Heaters

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Washington State Department of Ecology
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Organization(s)
Washington State Department of Ecology
Description
Webpage describing burn bans, which wood burning devices are legal in Washington, why wood smoke is harmful to health, and how to reduce the smoke from your wood burning device.